Ibadan
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
UK Foreign Office advises avoiding all but essential travel to parts of Nigeria and requires an online Health Declaration Form before entry.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Ibadan month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ibadan are typically May, July and November, with average daytime highs around 28–32°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), August the coldest (average low 22°C), and August the wettest (about 220 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.0 | 21.9 | 5 | 10.1 |
| February | 35.8 | 23.5 | 16 | 9.8 |
| March | 34.3 | 24.5 | 52 | 8.7 |
| April | 33.0 | 24.1 | 66 | 8.6 |
| May | 31.4 | 23.6 | 98 | 8.7 |
| June | 29.3 | 22.6 | 189 | 7.7 |
| July | 28.2 | 22.1 | 175 | 7.6 |
| August | 27.9 | 21.7 | 220 | 6.9 |
| September | 28.5 | 22.1 | 208 | 6.7 |
| October | 29.7 | 22.6 | 141 | 7.7 |
| November | 32.0 | 23.2 | 26 | 9.6 |
| December | 34.0 | 22.3 | 4 | 10.2 |
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People and places shaping Ibadan
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Research updated Saturday, August 8, 2026Past and future events in Ibadan
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Previously
- Documented history · 1829
Ibadan, coined from the phrase "Eba-Odan", which literally means 'by the edge of the meadow', came into existence in 1829, during a period of turmoil that characterized Yorubaland at the time.
- Documented history · 1840
The Sokoto Caliphate attempted to expand further into the southern region of modern-day Nigeria, but was decisively defeated by the armies of Ibadan in 1840, which eventually halted their progress.
- Documented history · 1852
In 1852, the Church Missionary Society sent David and Anna Hinderer to found a mission.
- Documented history · 1853
They decided to build the mission and a church in Ibadan when they arrived in 1853.
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01 · OverviewIbadan, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Ibadan took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Ibadan
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Ibadan
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Ibadan
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Ibadan
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Ibadan
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Ibadan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ibadan
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ibadan located and what are its coordinates?
Ibadan is situated in Nigeria at geographic coordinates 7.3776, 3.9059 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ibadan?
Ibadan has a recorded population of approximately 3,649,000 and observes the Africa/Lagos time zone (NGN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ibadan?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ibadan include en-NG, ha, yo, ig, ff, and the circulating currency is NGN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ibadan?
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